Application Delivery Controller Network Security Engineer

Company: Hughes Network Systems
Location: Germantown
Posted on: September 24, 2022

Job Description:

EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) headquartered in Englewood, CO, with additional locations world-wide, is a premier global provider of satellite solutions and technology services. Together with its major subsidiaries-EchoStar Satellite Services and Hughes Network Systems- EchoStar offers employees the opportunity to explore the boundaries of what's possible in the fields of engineering and the business functions transforming this engineering into revenue.Hughes Network Systems has an exciting opportunity for a office an -Application Delivery Controller Network Security Engineer. This position will be located at our headquarters in -Germantown, MD.Responsibilities: -

• Plan, Design, Develop, Implement and Operate F5 products such as LTM, ASM, BIG-IQ and APM
• Manage the configuration on multiple physical and virtual F5 across multiple data centers
• Develop scripts and tools to automate configuration of a large number network security devices distributed across multiple data centers
• Propose and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the network security infrastructure
• Applies capacity planning configuration changes as demanded by the business -
• Address performance, scalability and service architecture administration issues -
• Design, install, configure, maintain network security services, equipment and devices
• Plan and support network security infrastructure
• Provide clear technical documentation and written procedures for issues identified and addressed
• Monitoring and troubleshooting of platform and OS based problems, network security infrastructure and connectivity issues
• Perform launch testing for new software releases and the introduction of new features
• Provide on-call support outside business hours
• Coordinate equipment orders including physical or virtual appliances, as well as upgrading, monitoring, testing and servicing the systems as needed Basic Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, telecommunications, or an engineering focused field
  • 2 years of relevant F5 experiences with F5 LTM, ASM, BIG-IQ, and APM administration and life cycle management including experience with advanced iRule creation and troubleshooting;
  • 1 year of experience handling multiple complex F5 configurations and deployments at once with an understanding of networking at all layers of the OSI model to include web application technologies
  • 1 year of experience integrating with Atlassian and OKTA. Preferred Qualifications:
    • Working knowledge using Linux operating systems: RedHat, CentOS, Ubuntu
    • Knowledge of Ansible or other automation technologies
    • Understanding of web services and REST APIs
    • CCNA or CCNP Routing and Switching certification
    • Experience with VMware and virtual security appliances -
    • Thorough knowledge of networking routing, switching, firewalls, authentication services and load balancers.
    • UNIX/Linux system administration experience
    • Experience with network security products and protocols
    • Strong knowledge of networking principles
    • Excellent verbal and written communications
    • Working knowledge of Python, Bash or other scripting languages
    • Ability to simultaneously work on multiple projects of varying priority Will be eligible for discretionary bonus, with funding based on company performance. EchoStar is committed to offering a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Our programs are designed to provide you with the ability to customize your benefits to best meet the needs of you and your family. Our philosophy for these programs is to support and encourage healthy living and wellness. Our benefits package covers it all-from healthcare savings plans to education assistance and more!
      • Financial: -401(k) retirement savings plan with company match; employee stock purchase plan; profit-sharing; company-paid life insurance, AD&D and disability
      • Work-Life Balance: -Paid Time Off (PTO), company-paid holidays, health and wellness events, exercise and sports facilities (locations may vary)
      • Employee Incentives: -Tuition reimbursement, employee referral program, year round employee events and community programs, discounts on Dish Network and HughesNet
      • Health: -Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account (HSA) with opportunities to earn employer contributions; Health Care, Dependent Care and Transportation Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) EchoStar and its Affiliated Companies are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. U.S. Citizenship is required for certain positions. EEO is the law.

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